US EditionUS military begins slow transition out of Niger ahead of troop withdrawal
- The U.S. Department of Defense and Niger's Ministry of National Defense confirm the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger started with a C-17 aircraft departing from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.
- U.S. forces have initiated redeployment from Niger back to their home stations, as stated in the joint release.
- A few U.S. military members arrived in Niger to aid in withdrawing troops from Air Bases 101 and 201, with completion slated before September 15.
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US military begins slow transition out of Niger ahead of troop withdrawal
The U.S. has begun a slow transition of its exit from Niger in in preparation for a troop withdrawal, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger. “The U.S. Department of Defense and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense of the Republic…
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US begins pulling military equipment from Niger ahead of withdrawal deadline
The US began pulling military equipment and additional personnel out of Niger on Friday after waiting months for the ruling military junta to approve US military flights into the country, two sources familiar with the matter said Saturday, ahead of a September 15 withdrawal deadline agreed to by the two countries.
The United States began withdrawing military equipment and additional personnel from Niger on Friday after waiting months for the ruling military junta to approve U.S. military flights to the country.
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